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May 5, 2020
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Dad received his stimulus check with deceased spouse's name on it

  • May 5, 2020
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My mom passed in March 2019 and my dad just received his stimulus check but it has her name on it... Can he cash it... Should he cash it... And will there be any penalties... I can't get ahold of the IRS so I don't know what to do.

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    GiseleD
    May 5, 2020

    I am very sorry for your loss.

     

    Until we receive further guidance from the IRS regarding these erroneous stimulus payments, I would recommend that he just hang onto it for now. When the IRS reopens, he should give them a call at 800 829 1040.

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